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Local Marine inspired by WWII

Boro recruiting commander earns promotion

United States Marine Corps recruits stand at attention as new Statesboro recruiting commander Frunctuoso Santos gets his new rank pinned to his collar by wife Tiana and Columbia (SC) area station recruiting instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Laboy after being promoted to Staff Sergeant Thursday. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

United States Marine Corps recruits stand at attention as new Statesboro recruiting commander Frunctuoso Santos gets his new rank pinned to his collar by wife Tiana and Columbia (SC) area station recruiting instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Laboy after being promoted to Staff Sergeant Thursday. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

The commander of the Statesboro military recruitment station shared the honor of his promotion with his family Thursday at the Statesboro Armed Forces Career Center.

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